“With knowing comes caring, and with caring comes the hope that an ocean ethic will arise that will secure a sustainable future for ourselves, our children and for the sea. There is still time, but not a lot.” ~Sylvia A. Earle

Aeolidia loui feeds almost entirely on the tentacles of the sea anemone. They also have the ability to adapt to the actual species of anemone they’re eating too. The chemical composition of their mucus changes; this change does not trigger the anemones nematocysts somehow, allowing them to chow down with no issues.

Moments you‘ll never forget!
After hundreds, thousands of dives I don‘t want to say you get used to the magic of our underwaterworld, so of course..everytime I go diving its just amazing. @respect_the_fin But special moments like these letting you feel so goooood! I couldn‘t stop smiling shooting this group of dolphins in the #redsea ! I can‘t really describe the feeling, you need to try it by yourself!!! #dolphin#emptythetanks

This beautiful Hermissenda opalescens loves to eat hydroids (relatives of jellies). When hydroids are disturbed, they shoot out little harpoons called nematocysts from their stinging cells. This nudibranch is able to eat the hydroids, stinging cells and all. Not all the nematocysts fire and those travel through the nudibranch’s digestive system into the tips of their cerata (the fingerlike projections in the photo). When the nudibranch is attacked, those nematocysts fire into the predator; essentially using their preys’ weapons against other predators.

3 of my favorite coral structures in one shot. I call this one "atlas of the ocean" after the Greek God who held the sky on his shoulders and it relates to how the marine life holds an importance to the lifeblood of planet Earth and humankind. #conservation

Decided to take the macro lens out today for a change, probably shouldn’t of as I swam into some grey reef sharks attacking a bait ball whilst I was searching for nudi’s... This Honeycomb Moray presented himself nicely for a photo though!